Press releases
June 04, 2025
The Jadar Project Designated a Strategic Project by the European Union
Rio Tinto welcomes the European Union’s decision to designate the Jadar Project in Serbia as a strategic project under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), confirming its criticality to Serbia and Europe’s security of supply of critical raw materials essential for the green transition.
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May 21, 2025
Rio Tinto and Chile Join Forces on Lithium Project Development
Belgrade - Rio Tinto and Chile’s National Copper Corporation, Codelco, have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for the development and management of a high-quality lithium project in the Salar de Maricunga region of Chile.
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March 28, 2025
The Jadar Project Area Is Not and Cannot Be Flooded
Individuals opposing the Jadar Project and media outlets campaigning against it are exploiting the ongoing natural disaster - the flooding of the Jadar and Korenita rivers - to spread panic and disinformation.
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